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About this Event

We believe that when we merge tribes from all walks of life and aim to build, not destroy, we serve as an example to the world as a model of Conscious Living and Sustainability. It is our belief that the root of all evil comes from disconnection and a lack of self-love. That is why the world needs more safe spaces like the ones we create for people to be themselves. Fully.

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Join us for a three and a half day zero-waste, plastic-free, restorative gathering dedicated to empowering people with the skills to be self-sustainable and that can be used in their day-to-day lives.

Together we join to build a community practice of restoring ecosystems, while replenishing ourselves and nurturing our relationships. Leaving people and places better than how we find them. As a community we build, plant and grow on the land we are on;

Physically

Emotionally

Spiritually

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Our Vision - Regeneration

That together as a tribe we plant seeds for a more sustainable future. That we as a community gather together every year in this way, leaving the places we occupy better than how we find them. Our intention is to be a sustainable model that can be used to restore forests and ecosystems all over the world.

Our intention is to plant at least 2072 trees per year during our events, working towards planting 1 million trees within the next 5 years. All our events will promote zero waste and plastic-free living. Our next event will be a reforestation gathering on November 1-3rd.

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People return from our gatherings with skill sets and knowledge that they can integrate back into their daily lives.

A lovingly and carefully-curated market with sustainable products. From delicious local vegetables to cork bottles, you will enjoy the diversity of what will be on offer.

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Why choose Primal Gathering?

Environmental, Social and Psychological Positive Impact.

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Self Responsibility

Primal Gathering asks that all those who join us make an extra effort to be aware of their behaviour towards themselves, those they interact with and the Earth we are protecting. We kindly request that each individual is mindful of their waste and cleaning habits whilst on site, as everyone is expected to clean up after themselves. In short, we are all responsible for a zero impact and zero footprint presence during our stay.

We also encourage you to make use of this time to tune in, consistently, to manage your own energy, acknowledging what is a full-body yes, full-body no, and when you can or cannot be social with others. In life it can be hard to do so, so we invite you to try something different during our gathering.

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Where you will be staying:

A delimited camping area will be provided inside the festival grounds. Please respect all the rules established for a conscious use of the land. Fire is prohibited during the summer season.

Leave nothing but footprints. - Regeneration

Take nothing but pictures. - Recreation

Kill nothing but time - Reutilisation

We have limited space for vans, if you’re planning on bringing yours get in touch with us.

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What to bring with you:

*Please note we are a no plastic festival practising zero-waste principles.

Primal is a family of holistic facilitators, safe spaces and good people focused on empowering people to return to their primal nature through sound, movement, meditation, nutrition and different forms of creativity. Creating spaces for people to give themselves permission to be all of themselves.

We come together to learn to coexist with ourselves, each other and the planet that nurtures us all.

If you can no longer attend the event, you can transfer the ticket to a friend. We do not accept refunds

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How to get there

BY TAXI

Sintra-Temple

From the Sintra train station, ask the taxi driver to bring you toward the Buddhist Kadampa Deuachen Temple in Várzea de Sintra. If possible, choose the path to the old Sintra Town Hall building, towards the Ribeira, because the route is more beautiful. Approximate price of 7 to 8 euros.

BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Lisbon – Várzea de Sintra

Head to either Rossio, Entrecampos, Oriente or Sete Rios train stations in Lisbon.

Travel by train to Sintra and get off at Portela de Sintra station.

See the link: https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/pt/

The exit of the station has three Scotturb buses (439, 440, 442) that circulate daily between Portela and Várzea de Sintra.

Check the times for these buses here: http://www.scotturb.com/carreiras/horarios/invern

Leave the bus at the stop Várzea Chemas 12, walk up the Magoito road and after passing a primary school, you will find on the right Rua do Moinho do Gato, where Ten Chi is located.

BY AUTOMOBILE

Lisbon – Várzea de Sintra

Follow the IC19 towards Sintra and get out on the 14th exit to the A16 (direction Mafra).

On the A16, take exit 9 to Lourel / Praias and follow signs for Lourel / Praias until you see an indication for Várzea de Sintra.

Follow the signs for Várzea de Sintra. At the center of Várzea de Sintra, follow the signs for Magoito on the right.

About 500 meters later, follow the sign for Kadampa Deuachen Temple and turn right, you’ll find Ten-Chi in front of you in the end of the road.

Cascais-Várzea de Sintra

Follow the A16 motorway and take exit 9 to Lourel / Beaches and always follow signs for Lourel / Beaches until you see an indication for the Várzea de Sintra.

Follow the signs for Várzea de Sintra.

At the center of the Várzea de Sintra, follow the signs for Magoito on the right.

About 500 meters later, follow the sign for Kadampa Deuachen Temple to turn right, and you’ll find Ten-Chi in front of you in the end of the road.

North-Várzea de Sintra

Take the A9 motorway (CREL) to the A16. On the A16, take exit 9 to Lourel / Praias and follow signs for Lourel / Beaches until you see an indication for Várzea de Sintra.

Follow the signs for Várzea de Sintra.

At the center of the Várzea de Sintra, follow the signs for Magoito on the right.

About 500 meters later, follow the sign for Kadampa Deuachen Temple to turn right, and you’ll find Ten-Chi in front of you in the end of the road.